ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeries, also known as otolaryngology surgeries, encompass a wide range of procedures designed to treat conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. These surgeries can address chronic infections, structural issues, tumors, and functional impairments.
Ear Surgeries
Myringotomy with Tube Insertion: A small incision in the eardrum to drain fluid and insert a tube to prevent fluid buildup, commonly used to treat chronic ear infections.
Tympanoplasty: Repair of a perforated eardrum and reconstruction of the small bones of the middle ear to improve hearing.
Stapedectomy: Removal of the stapes bone and replacement with a prosthesis to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis.
Cochlear Implant Surgery: Implantation of a device to provide sound signals to the brain for individuals with severe hearing loss or deafness.
Mastoidectomy: Removal of infected mastoid air cells within the skull to treat chronic mastoiditis or cholesteatoma.
Nose and Sinus Surgeries
Septoplasty: Correction of a deviated nasal septum to improve airflow and reduce nasal congestion.
Rhinoplasty: Cosmetic and functional surgery to reshape the nose and correct deformities.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): Minimally invasive surgery to remove blockages in the sinuses and improve drainage, often used to treat chronic sinusitis.
Turbinate Reduction: Reduction of the size of the turbinates to improve airflow and relieve nasal obstruction.
Nasal Polypectomy: Removal of nasal polyps that can cause obstruction and breathing difficulties
Throat Surgeries
Tonsillectomy: Removal of the tonsils to treat recurrent tonsillitis or obstructive sleep apnea.
Adenoidectomy: Removal of the adenoids to improve breathing and reduce chronic ear and sinus infections, often performed in children.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): Removal of excess tissue in the throat to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
Laryngectomy: Removal of the larynx, typically to treat laryngeal cancer, which may require the patient to breathe through a stoma in the neck.
Microlaryngoscopy: Use of a microscope to examine and treat conditions affecting the vocal cords, such as polyps, nodules, or cancer.
Head and Neck Surgeries
Thyroidectomy: Removal of part or all of the thyroid gland to treat thyroid cancer, goiter, or hyperthyroidism.
Parotidectomy: Removal of part or all of the parotid gland, usually to treat tumors.
Neck Dissection: Removal of lymph nodes and surrounding tissue to treat cancer that has spread to the neck.
Salivary Gland Surgery: Treatment of tumors, stones, or infections in the salivary glands.
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): Use of robotic instruments to remove tumors from the mouth and throat with minimal invasiveness.
Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Procedures
Balloon Sinuplasty: Use of a balloon catheter to dilate sinus openings and improve drainage, performed endoscopically.
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: Minimally invasive techniques to remove tumors and lesions at the base of the skull through the nasal passages.
Laser Surgery: Use of lasers to remove lesions, polyps, or tumors in the throat and larynx with precision.
